Sachtler Video 60 Plus EFP Fluid Head (150mm Ball Base) - Supports 35-145 lbs - Manual (Page 10)

Manual Video 60 Plus EFP
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Make sure that the tilt safety lock has engaged (The head
can’t be tilted any more).
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Hold the camera with one hand.
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Grasp the locking lever with your thumb and index and
pull down the red safety button.
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Move the locking lever as far as possible to the left and
take out the camera plate.
3.5 Positioning of the camera
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Hold the camera by securing the pan bar.
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Apply horizontal brake and release vertical brake and tilt
safety lock by pulling out the red knob and turning it
90°.Green marking on the red knob becomes visible
(rocking the pan bars up and down will facilitate this).
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Select 0 on the vertical drag adjustment ring.
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Open the lock of sliding balance plate.
On the Video 60 Plus EFP you have to push back red lever
underneath the balance plate as far as possible.
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By turning the spindle forwards and backwards move
the camera until you have reached a position where
the camera is balanced horizontally. Rear-heavy came-
ras are moved to the front by turning the spindle clock-
wise, front-heavy cameras are moved to the back by
turning the spindle anti-clockwise. You will find it
easier when holding the camera in a horizontal positi-
on.
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Secure sliding balance plate with clamping lever
(spindle drive is self-locking, clamping serves to elimi-
nate play).
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Lock the balance plate on the Video 60 Plus EFP by
pulling the red lever into its initial position.
Caution: If you can’t manage to center the camera, you
should move the camera plate to a different
position on the tripod mounting adapter.